Easter Weekend Eggstravaganza

This weekend was busy and it was fun. Jeff and I talked about how much fun it was to spend quality time with all the nieces and nephew.

Here are the highlights from our weekend.

1. I decorated eggs with the J-kids this weekend while Mommy and Daddy were at church. They did very, very well sharing the colors. Poor E got tired at the end and laid down on the kitchen floor. I later picked him up and put him on the couch. You can tell from the pictures how tired he was.







2. Later we went over to celebrate our friend Chris's 30th birthday. The kids had so much fun playing with the blow up joust, llamas, jumping on the trampoline, Guitar Hero, Skee Ball and busting a pinata. Chris and Jenn, you guys know how to throw a fun party! Thanks again for all the fun events



And we all fall down...















I love this picture of little Sarah. She & Katy became great friends




E loved to play Skeeball. He kept saying in the car on the way home "Where Skeeball go?"







Faith's victory pose after she beat all the boys one at a time.







Look at the concentration on both Faith and Marie! :)







The birthday boy, Chris




3. The next day Jeff and I headed to church. What a blessing it was to worship the Lord's resurrection. As I was singing, I was moved by the fact that we had to add chairs so that everyone could have a seat. I also enjoyed watching a few of the kids sing very well this Easter Sunday. Last year we had a hard time getting them to sing but this year a few really came out of their shell. Jeff's sister and niece came to church today too. I loved seeing Hayley in her Easter dress. She is growing up so fast!



Jeff and I later discussed how you NEVER take pictures of a group of women looking down at the camera. We all look like we have big ole chins. And my sweater...so not flattering in pictures. Oh well, what do you do!

Oh and Mike we missed you this weekend! Hurry back! :)




Sweet mother and daughter picture




4. Later we went over to Jeff's parents to celebrate the day away. Hayley was the event planner and boy did she not disappoint. We colored eggs, smashed a pinata that Hayley made in her Spanish class and made the men hunt Easter eggs. This whole weekend was super fun and a real blessing for us to just unwind a bit. I hope you all had a wonderful Easter Holiday.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Look at the pieces flying off the egg from Meredith's whack!
   

   

   Which way do I go?!?!
   

   
   

   
   

   
   
   

   The Chicks! If you look closely, my t-shirt on the arm says, "Chick"
   

   

   the men were the finders, Hayley hid the eggs.
   

   
   

   Uncle Jeff won the golden egg for the most eggs found. Hayley wanted to determine the winner by each of the men doing thumb wars! Thankfully Nanny stopped that and counted the number of eggs instead. Hayley is going to make a great camp counselor one day.
   

   
   
   
   
   
   
   HE IS RISEN!!!!!!!!! Alleluia

Oh and Bonner and I are tied in the March Madness bracket fun!

Today Is the Best Day EVER!

Why is that Susan?

Because March Madness is in full swing! Duh!

And as it stands in Round One at 8:31 pm I lead Bonner by one Game.

(Bonner= my grandfather for those out of the loop)

I called my grandfather last week and my Granny answered.

She says, "Bonner, it's your gambling buddy!"

And without missing a beat he says, " Ah Ding a ling let me have it!" (That's me!)

And no we aren't truly gambling but we are keeping track of who wins what games for pride sake and bragging rights. All though this Sunday Granny asked what was at stake and I said, "Your life Granny, what else?"

She soon shooed me out the door.

Jeff and I are happy too b/c his Alma mater is playing in the NCAA- Go Cal State Fullerton!

Folks we have just entered my all time favorite time of the year.

I will let you know as we go who wins, Bonner or Ding a Ling.

And for you fellow March Madness fans, who is your pick to make it to the Final 4?

The Newest Member To The Team

It's no secret our family is a basketball family. As we speak, I am watching the NCAA finals and updating my brackets. My grandfather and I have a tradition of making our picks for each Round. Whoever wins over all buys the other a gag gift and one thing I love is a good gag gift, yes I do!

Round One we are tied so I am crossing my fingers that Kentucky wins. Last nights upset for Duke initiated the happy dance for me. I had to call Bonner (that is my grandfather) to gloat. Today he called me to gloat over the Texas A & M CC loss to Wisconsin. Tonight Jeff is in Las Vegas so I went over to harass my grandfather since I was one team ahead at that point. We have an appointment tomorrow at 9 A.M to make the Round 2 picks. I will keep you posted on my status.

Now for the rest of the story....

I met my sister in law with the three kids for a gourmet lunch at Mickey D's a.k.a McDonald's. It was delightful to say the least. After we got done eating we took the kids into the playroom to play. Elijah noticed the basketball goal game pretty quickly. He became so excited when a little boy dropped the basketball on the ground. I told my sister in law, "That must of been the same look that the Israelites had when the manna came falling down." He was that excited. I being the aunt and all had to fish out a quarter in the bottom of my purse (which I must clean out this weekend) just to let my little buddy have all the b-ball time he chose. He grabbed that ball like he was a pro or something. I swear little man is a natural basketball player! And could he be anything not with all the ball players in our family?